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LIST OF SHIPS WHICH TOOK PART IN OPERATION "DYNAMO" - 26TH MAY - 4TH JUNE, 1940.
PART I - BRITISH SHIPS (contimued)
PERSONNEL AND HOSPITAL SHIPS
ARCHANGEL
MANXMAN
AUTOCARRIER
MONA'S QUEEN
BEN-MY-CREE
NEWHAVEN
BIARRITZ
NEPHRITE (Store Ship)
CANTERBURY
NGAROMA
CLAN MACALISTER
NORMANIA
COTE D'ARGENT
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PARIS (Hospital)
COTE D'AZUR
PRAGUE
DINARD (Hospital)
PRINCESS MAUD
DORIAN ROSE (Store Ship)
QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL
FENELLA
ROEBUCK
FOAM QUEEN
ROUEN
ISLE OF GUERNSEY (Hospital)
ROYAL DAFFODIL
ISLE OF THANET (Hospital)
ROYAL SOVEREIGN
KILLARNEY
ST. ANDREW (Hospital)
KING GEORGE V
ST. DAVID (Hospital)
LADY OF MAN
ST. HELIER
LEVENWOOD (Store Ship)
ST. JULIAN
LOCH GARRY
ST. SEIRIOL
LORINA
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SCOTIA
MAID OF ORLEANS
TYNWALD
MALINES
WORTHING (Hospital)
MANXMAID
WHITSTABLE
OTHER BRITISH SHIPS
ADVENTURESS
BONNY BELLE
AGNESS CROSS (Life-boat)
BOURNEMOUTH LIFE-BOAT
ALBATROSS III
B.P. ONE
ALOUETTE
BRITANNIA
ANDORA
BULLFINCH
ANDORA II (R.A.F. Launch)
CABBY
ANNE IV
CANVEY QUEEN
ATHOLA
CAVERSHAM (M.B.)
AURA
CHAMOIS (Lighter)
BAIL
CHERFIELD
BAT (Lighter)
CLAUDE (Water Boat)
BEE (Lighter)
COMMODORE
BELFAST
CONSTANT NYMPH
BLACK ARROW
CORDELIA
BLACK JAVA
CORNELIA
BLACKPOOL
C. 9 (Tugs)
BOBELI (Motor Cruiser)
C. 11
BONNY HEATHER
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DABB II
DEFENDER
DHOON (Trawler)
Sunk
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SALES & OFFERS ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF OUR FORM OF CONTRACT INCLUDING WAR, STRIKE, LOCKOUT & ACCIDENT CLAUSES & ACCEPTANCE
ALL RETURN OF POST UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. DUES, WHARFAGE & EXPORT TAX, IF ANY, TO BE PAID BY PURCHASER, UNLESS OTHERWISE STIPULATED
STEPHENSON CLARKE AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES LIMITED.
TELEPHONE: MANSION HOUSE 3270. TELEGRAMS: STEPHENSON CLARKE, BILGATE, LONDON.
DIRECTORS:
LOCAL DIRECTORS AND BRANCHES:
LORD HYNDLEY, G.B.E., CHAIRMAN
EWART R EVANS.
CARDIFF.
JOHN P. STEPHENSON CLARKE.
JAMES C. GALBRAITH,
GLASGOW.
VICE-CHAIRMAN
H.R. STEVENS,
MIDLAND AREA
NORMAN BELLERBY.
J.C. FLISHER
EDWIN WILLIAM GANDERTON.
WILLIAM WAUGH
NEWCASTLE-UPON TYNE.
JOHN CRANDON GRIDLEY.
BELFAST. BIRMINGHAM. FORTH PORTS.
WILLIAM R.HANN.
HULL. LIVERPOOL. NEWPORT.
WILLIAM McGILVRAY.
4, ST DUNSTANS ALLEY.
NOTTINGHAM. SHEFFIELD. SOUTHAMPTON.
FREDERICK CHARLES PILLEY,
WEST HARTLEPOOL.ETC.
JOSEPH W. RODGERSON,
LONDON, E.C.3.
GP
20th June, 1940.
F. H. Keenlyside, Esq.,
The Private Secretary,
Minister of Shipping,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square, W. I.
Dear Sir,
We beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the
19th instant, and the letter you have been kind enough to enclose for Captain C. G. West, O.B.E., who is in command of our S.S.
"NEPHRITE" will be handed over in due course. As you are aware, this steamer is still running under Government requisition, and it may therefore be a few days before we can pass on your communication.
With regard to the second paragraph of your letter, the S.S.
"NEPHRITE" was the only one of our vessels that actively assisted in the evacuation from Dunkirk, but in addition, our S.S. "PETWORTH"
was diverted from her regular trade and we understand, in accordance with orders, stood by at Dover in case she was required.
Yours faithfully,
Is
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Comben, Longstaff & CO., Lta.,
WILLIAMSTOWN
3, Lime Street Square,
London, E.C.3.
Capt. R. Th
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Comben Longstaff & Square, Co., Ltd., essel acto
LORINA
WORTHTOWN
3, Lime street
London, E.C.3.
Capt. E.
NORMAND
John Stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
/CANTERE
YEWDALE
308 Clyde Street,
MAID OR
John stewart & Co. Shipping Ltd.,
Glasgow, C.1.
Capt R.
/BIARRITI
YEWGLEN
308, Clyde Street,
AUTOCAR
Glasgow, C.1.

LES & OF OFFERS POST ARE UNLESS MADE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF OUR FORM OF CONTRACT INCLUDING WAR, STRIKE, LOCKOUT & ACCIDENT
TURN OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. DUES. WHARFAGE & EXPORT TAX, IF ANY, TO BE PAID BY PURCHASER, UNLESS OTHERWISE CLAUSES & STIPULATED. ACCEPTANCE
TEPHENSON CLARKE AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES LIMITED.45 LIMITED.
TELEPHONE: MANSION HOUSE 3270. TELEGRAMS: STEPHENSON CLARKE. BILGATE. LONDON.
DIRECTORS:
LORD HYNDLEY, G.B.E., CHAIRMAN.
LOCAL DIRECTORS AND BRANCHES:
JOHN P. STEPHENSON CLARKE.
EWART R. EVANS,
CARDIFF
VICE-CHAIRMAN.
JAMES c. GALBRAITH, GLASGOW.
NORMAN BELLERBY.
H. R. STEVENS,
MIDLAND AREA.
EDWIN WILLIAM GANDERTON.
J.C. FLISHERI
NEWCASTLE UPOM- TYNE.
JOHN CRANDON GRIDLEY.
WILLIAM WAUGH)
WILLIAM R. HANN.
BELFAST. BIRMINGHAM. FORTH PORTS.
WILLIAM McGILVRAY.
4.ST DUNSTANS ALLEY.
HULL. LIVERPOOL. NEWPORT.
FREDERICK CHARLES PILLEY.
NOTTINGHAM, SHEFFIELD. SOUTHAMPTON.
JOSEPH W. RODGERSON.
LONDON, E. C.3.
WEST HARTLEPOOL ETC.
LC/HM
14th August 1940
W.G. Hynard, Esq.
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Director of Sea Transport,
Ministry of Shipping,
Berkely Square House,
Berkeley Square, W. 1.
surbellamy
Dear Sir,
With reference to your communication of the 7th instant, Ref. T.M.6213/40/S.T.A.6., we have the pleasure to enclose herewith copy of the official Abstract of Log of the
S.S. "NEPHRITE", also a report compiled by the Captain describing the experiences of this vessel during the evacuation of Dunkirk.
Yours faithfully,
For STEPHENSON CLARKE AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES LIMITED.
and soon we entered the narrow channel to Dunkirk passing numerous the the descriptions were passed proceeding homewards Full 01 troops, wrecks. but quickly disappeared with our Planes on their tails.
and Off Dunkirk a squadron of Enemy Planes attacked
I berth alongside the Pier. It wąs now noon and soon food
Threading proceeded into the harbour against the ebb tide, and about 200
shipping, our way through the numerous wrecks at the harbour received entrance orders to were embarked and they quickly disposed of the we and had
Soldiers for them. The crew were assisting in the embarkation, Several were cooked also busy preparing more food for the hungry troops. them kept including a Padre and a Doctor boarded, and I gave The the
Officers, the Cabin Accommodation to make themselves comfortable. meals ready
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The S.S. "NEPHRITE" was lying at anchor off Deal, loaded with Military Stores, and awaiting sailing orders, when about 6.00
a.m. I was called by the Officer of the Watch who reported that the
Examination Tug was alongside. I did not feel too pleased at turning out as German 'Planes had been over us during the night and
I had been up until daylight, but the Examination Officer's first words cleared the atmosphere. I was ordered to proceed immediately to Dunkirk to evacuate troops, and to jettison any cargo I deemed necessary so that as many troops as possible could be embarked.
Calling out all hands I told them what was required and they turned to with a will stripping the hatches, and soon drums of oil and cases of cargo were going over the side.
Meanwhile I received route instructions and fresh water for drinking purposes from the Examination Tug, and at 6.30 a.m.
the vessel was under way pro eeding through the Downs. The weather was fine and clear with practically no wind, and the sea was calm.
After an early breakfast, which was to be our only meal of the day, I inspected the holds and decided that with a little levelling down of cargo the holds would carry a large number of tropps. Decks were cleared and hatches arranged so that other troops would be able to sit above the holds, and I estimated that
I would be able to carry 900 men.
I then gave orders that food from the cargo be prepared for the reception of the troops, and cases of various foods were assembled by the Galley. About 10.00 a.m. 'Planes were observed but did not bother us, and soon the Belgium Coast, which had been hidden by a pall of smoke, came into sight, also the sounds of violent gunfire and exploding bombs, which we had heard throughout the previous week, was becoming more intense. Ships of all sizes and descriptions were passed proceeding homewards full of troops, and soon we entered the narrow channel to Dunkirk passing numerous wrecks. Off Dunkirk a squadron of Enemy Planes attacked the shipping, but quickly disappeared with our Planes on their tails.
Threading our way through the numerous wrecks at the harbour entrance
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I proceeded into the harbour against the ebb tide, and received orders to berth alongside the Pier. It was now noon and soon about 200
Soldiers were embarked and they quickly disposed of the food we had cooked for them. The crew were assisting in the embarkation, and were also kept busy preparing more food for the hungry troops. Several
Officers, including a Padre and a Doctor boarded, and I gave them the use of the Cabin Accommodation to make themselves comfortable. The
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in it, I am going to have my share it smells so good".
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ACT OF LOG of S.S. "NEPHRITE"
Commanded by Capt. C. G. West, O.B.E.
on a voyage from Deal Roads to Bunkirk
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and back to Folkestone.
31st May, 1940.
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a.m.
Received orders from examination steamer to raise steam dw immediately and proceed to Dunkirk to piek up as many troops as
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as possible and to jettison any cargo, we may deem fit for the safety of ship and troops.
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6.30 a.m. Weigher anchor and proceeded. All crew employed jettisoning deck cargo of highly inflamable spirit.
On to
Noon
Berthed at Dunkirk Pier and commenced embarking troops, crew assisting in embarkation.
At Berth Vessel under constant fire from shore batteries and aircraft.
5.0.8
Ship's gunner in constant action and crew assisting in embarkation throughout.
6 p.m.
Completed embarkation of 504 British and French officers and troops.
6.15 Pame Cast off and proceeded to England. Throughout passage across, large formations of enemy aircraft continuously attempted to bomb vessel. Ship's gunner was in constant action, and direct hits were observed on three enemy planes, two of these planes were observed to crash, one of which was an enemy fighter plane whose pilot decended into the sea by parachute.
11.30 Anchor off Deal Roads awaiting daylight.
Vessel escaped undamaged from enemy action.
1st June, 1940.
5.05 s.m. Weighed anchor and proceeded to Dover.
5.45 a.m. Arrived off Dover. awaiting orders.
7.a.m.
Received orders proceeded Folkestone.
8 a.m.
Arrived off Folkestone.
8.30 a.m. Berthed and started disembarking troops.
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9.30 n.m. All troops disembarked.
(SGD.) C. G. WEST, Master.
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